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Flight simulation of a wide-body transport aircraft to evaluate MLS-RNAV procedures
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Abstract
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In a collaborative effort between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) NASA and the U.S. Air Force, a piloted simulation was conducted to look at the issues involved with flying a large, wide-body aircraft in the airport terminal area using Microwave Landing System Area Navigation (MLS)-RNAV procedures. A variety of approach paths, departure paths, and holding patterns were evaluated during the course of the study for operational use, flight technical errors, and safety. In addition, several methods for driving the horizontal situation indicator and flight director instruments were investigated along with needle sensitivity. The ultimate goal of the simulation was to develop and verify candidate paths and procedures prior to flight tests conducted in 1986/87. Subject pilots for the simulation study were provided by the FAA, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the airline industry.
Authors
- Branstetter, James R. FAA
- Houck, Jacob A. NASA Langley Research Center
- Guenther, Arlene D. Unisys Corp.
Citation: Branstetter, James R., Houck, Jacob A., Guenther, Arlene D. (2011). Flight simulation of a wide-body transport aircraft to evaluate MLS-RNAV procedures. Legacy CDMS. NASA NTRS ID 19880063680. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880063680 ↗